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  • Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang: Over 6000 slang words and phrases

    Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang by Ayto, John; Simpson, John;

    Over 6000 slang words and phrases

    Series: Oxford Quick Reference;

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    Product details:

    • Edition number 2
    • Publisher OUP Oxford
    • Date of Publication 11 February 2010

    • ISBN 9780199232055
    • Binding Paperback
    • No. of pages432 pages
    • Size 196x128x25 mm
    • Weight 315 g
    • Language English
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    Short description:

    Drawing on the unique resources of the Oxford English Dictionary and offering coverage of over 6,000 slang words and expressions from the Cockney 'abaht' to the American term 'zowie', this is the most lively and authoritative dictionary of slang from the 20th and 21st centuries.

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    Long description:

    Drawing on the unique resources of the Oxford English Dictionary and offering coverage of over 6,000 slang words and expressions from the Cockney 'abaht' to the American term 'zowie', this is the most authoritative dictionary of slang from the 20th and 21st centuries.

    The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang is a fascinating and entertaining collection, packed with illustrative quotations and providing full details of origins and dates of first printed use. The text contains expressions from around the English-speaking world such as 'dork' and 'cockamamie' (North America) and 'giggle-house' and 'Jimmy Woodser' (Australia). As well as the A-Z listing of terms, the book contains a comprehensive thematic index, enabling users to home in on particular areas of interest, such as the body, food and drink, and human behaviour. Full of surprises, this is an essential read for word lovers and anyone with an interest in language.

    This book is a gab-fest.

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    Table of Contents:

    Preface to Second Edition
    Introduction to First Edition
    Pronunciation Symbols
    Principal abbreviations
    Dictionary
    Thematic Index
    The body and its functions
    People and society
    Animals
    Sustenance and intoxication
    Articles and substances
    Money, commerce, and employment
    Behaviour, attitudes, and emotions
    Thought and communication
    The arts, entertainment, and the media
    Time and tide
    Location and movement
    Abstract qualities and states

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